Learn how to write effective exit ticket questions using the 3-Question Framework, then get 50 ready-to-use examples organized by subject (Science, Math, ELA, Social Studies, SEL) and grade level. Free templates for K-12 teachers.
Learn how to write effective exit ticket questions using the 3-Question Framework, then choose from 50 ready-to-use examples organized by subject and grade level. Copy and paste these into your next lesson for instant formative assessment data.
Effective exit ticket questions share five characteristics: aligned to the day's learning objective, answerable in 2-5 minutes, require thinking rather than recall, produce sortable data (Got It / Partial / Needs Reteaching), and mix question types.
Research from Marzano and Wiliam supports a three-question structure: one recall/comprehension question (multiple choice, 30 seconds), one application/analysis question (short answer, 2-3 minutes), and one reflection prompt (open-ended, 1 minute). This captures three levels of understanding in under 5 minutes.
15 science exit ticket questions covering life science, physical science, earth science, and scientific practices for elementary through high school.
15 math exit ticket questions covering fractions, algebra, geometry, statistics, and problem-solving for elementary through high school.
10 English Language Arts exit ticket questions covering reading comprehension, literary analysis, writing, and vocabulary.
5 social studies exit ticket questions covering history, geography, civics, and economics.
5 reflection-based exit ticket questions that work in any classroom, any subject, any grade level.
Five alternative exit ticket formats: 3-2-1 Reflection, Quick Draw, Confidence Meter, Two Truths and a Lie, Tweet-Size Summary.